News Bulletin Castlefields Area

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Runcorn Local Policing Unit, Castelfields Area31st March 2016

Spring Has Arrived

At last we have started to see some warmer weather and people getting out in the gardens. This warmer weather normally brings out not just daffodils but also criminals who target garages and sheds.
Make sure you keep your gardening equipment secure from would be thieves as lawn mowers and strimmer’s are usually on their shopping list.
You can purchase relevantly cheap battery operated alarms for sheds and garages which if activated will deter a thief. Don’t by second hand items unless you are happy of where it has come from, if it sounds like a bargain it could be stolen.

Theft from garages and sheds

In March a shed has been broken into in Primrose Close where an offender burgled the shed the victim of this crime has opened the shed to find items missing. The items taken from the shed were a fire pit, barbecue, jet wash, deck chairs and leaf blower. Also a bike has been stolen from Waterbridge Mews where they had taken the wheel off the bike and removed the frame from a secure outdoor area. I would like to remind the community that at this time of year burglary’s to sheds increase so you should be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity. We have increased patrols in this area this coming week.

Criminal Damage

A window has been smashed on Cornwall Close a curious case where the inner pain of a double glazed window has been smashed, this occurred between 09.30 -13.00 on 19th March 2016. Anyone with information to assist the identification of the offenders please ring 101.

ASB
Officers seized an off road motorbike from an address in Limekiln Row following reports of male riding the bike at speed on footpaths, the male has attended at the police station and been advised regarding his behaviour.

A polite reminder to residents regarding keeping motor bikes in your address. This is a fire risk which would put you and other people in danger also you would be breaching your tenancy agreement. You must take all reasonable steps to protect the property from intruders and the risk of damage by fire. Using a bike in an anti-social manner in the area will not be tolerated and again this would be breaching the tenancy agreements. Nuisance is causing annoyance, disturbing the peace or comfort or damage the property of neighbors.

Youths at Village Close seen setting light to an aerosol can with a lighter outside McColls newsagents, Youths caught on CCTV and issued with Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts in conjunction with their housing provider.

School Targeted
St Marys School, Castlefiends Avenue South, Runcorn, Cheshire14th and 26th March 2016 between the hours of 3.00pm and 6.00pm – Several youths reported on the school grounds, on the 14th the youths set light to beanbags and threw them on the school roof, causing minor damage, on 26th the youths were seen on the roof of the school. I would urge anyone with information to assist the identification of the offenders or the property please ring 101.

Drugs Activity

There has been an increase in calls about drug use, mainly cannabis in the areas of Primrose Close and King Arthurs Walk being smocked. To combat this we would urge any residents who see suspicious activity or people using drugs to call 101. We have also tasked officers with patrol plans in these areas to walk and drive through the areas and to identify offenders and tackle the issue.
We will continue to act on any intelligence provided by the community to disrupt drug supply within the area. Please ring Cheshire Police on 101 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111

Good News

Female from Skipton Close disqualified from driving for 2 years following Drink Driving and falling to stop at an accident Male from the Clough ordered to pay court costs and complete 200 hours of community service in 12 months for Class A Drugs, Criminal Damage and Assault

From 11/4/16 - Weston Link to Central Expressway, RuncornThe access slip from Weston Link eastbound to the Central Expressway northbound will be reopened. Traffic using this route will be required to exit the Central Expressway at the Halton Lea junction until further notice.

From 11/4/16 - Weston Link to Southern Expressway, RuncornPermanent total closure of the loop slip from Weston Link eastbound to the Southern Expressway. A diversion will be in place until the Central Expressway reopens in summer 2016. The permanent alternative route will take traffic north on the Central Expressway, u-turning at the Halton Lea junction and then continuing south on to the Southern Expressway.

From 11/4/16 - Halton South Footbridge, RuncornHalton South Footbridge (known locally as the Asda footbridge) will reopen.